A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
Directed byDenzel Washington
Written byRobert Eisele, Jeffrey Porro, Tony Scherman
CountryUnited States
Runtime126 min
On screen
Denzel Washington
Forest Whitaker
Kimberly Elise